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    Oahu Weather Forecast for July 05, 2026

    A ridge of high pressure will remain anchored in place north of the Hawaiian Islands for the foreseeable future. Easterly trade winds will continue to blow...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for July 05, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for July 05, 2026

    A moderate, long period, south-southwest swell (190-200 degrees) will continue to fill in today and help boost south shore surf heights to just shy of...

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    Oahu News:

    Oahu saw a mix of celebrations and challenges over the Fourth of July weekend, with Fourth of July celebrations in Waikiki drawing mixed reviews as residents and visitors enjoyed the 250th birthday of America. Meanwhile, safety concerns were highlighted by the tragic death of a 29-year-old woman in a vehicle collision on the H-1 Freeway. Rescue teams were busy as well, conducting multiple rescues across Oahu from water to hiking trails during the holiday weekend. On a brighter note, environmental efforts continued with the Surfrider Foundation organizing beach cleanups to combat the "Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year." In leadership news, David Lazar was sworn in as the new Honolulu Police Department chief, signaling a new chapter for local law enforcement. Lastly, party shoppers on Oahu welcomed a fresh change as Party Hawaii replaced Party City, introducing a new local focus to the popular shopping spot.

    Fourth of July celebrations in Waikiki draw mixed reviews

    Jul 5, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Fourth of July festivities keep Honolulu lifeguards busy
    Jul 5, 2026 KHON2
    Need2Knows for 4th of July celebrations across Oahu
    Jul 3, 2026 KHON2
    Kailua parade brings lots of guests, sponsors, eager crowds
    Jul 5, 2026 KHON2
    Fourth of July traffic advisory: Several road closures in place
    Jul 3, 2026 KHON2

    'Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year': Surfrider Foundation organizes July 5 beach cleanups across Hawaii including Oahu

    Jul 4, 2026 Spectrum

    "David Lazar sworn in as Honolulu Police Department chief"

    Jul 2, 2026 KHON2
    David Lazar sworn in as Honolulu Police Department chief
    Jul 2, 2026 Spectrum
    Woman, 29, dies in vehicle collision on H-1 Freeway in Oahu

    Woman, 29, dies in vehicle collision on H-1 Freeway in Oahu

    Jul 5, 2026 KHON2
    Nighttime closure of H-1 Freeway for widening project on July 11
    Jul 2, 2026 Spectrum

    Coast Guard rescues two men from overturned boat off West Oahu near Makaha

    Jul 4, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Multiple rescues across Oahu from water to hiking trails during Fourth of July weekend

    Multiple rescues across Oahu from water to hiking trails during Fourth of July weekend

    Jul 4, 2026 KHON2

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    Maui Weather Forecast for July 05, 2026

    A ridge of high pressure will remain anchored in place north of the Hawaiian Islands for the foreseeable future. Easterly trade winds will continue to blow...

    Maui County’s fringe mayoral candidates add unique ideas, opinions, entertainment to race

    "It's one of my favorite aspects of politics is the fact that all of these folks get to run no matter how realistic their candidacies are. And sometimes they bring up really important issues, and sometimes they help shift the nature of what the mainstream candidates are talking about," political scientist Colin Moore said. "And sometimes it's just really entertaining."

    $7M to support community-led stewardship across Hawaiʻi

    This funding initiative will invest in projects focused on five moku (district) and hui (group of) moku: Kona Kauaʻi, Waiʻanae (Oʻahu), Molokaʻi, Central Maui and Kohala (Hawaiʻi Island). Up to $1.4 million is available within each moku/hui to support projects that reflect community-identified priorities and advance long-term resilience. 

    Maui Surf Forecast for July 05, 2026

    A small, long period south swell will fade tonight as an overlapping moderate, long period south-southwest swell fills in, boosting south shore surf...

    Gov. Green announces first-in-the-nation savings accounts for foster youth

    Gov. Josh Green announced that Hawaiʻi is becoming the first state in the nation to ensure every eligible child in foster care, from newborn through age 17, has a funded, tax-advantaged savings and investment account.

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    8th annual Garden Island Boogie Board Classic set for Prince Kūhiō Beach in mid July

    The bodyboarding event that features three days of competition, youth development and ocean stewardship is hosted by the nonprofit Kaikeha.

    Goodwill Industries to host reuse collection event at Kauaʻi Resource Center on July 10

    At the collection event in Līhuʻe, accepted donations include clothing, shoes, books, children’s toys, kitchenware and small furniture.

    Kauaʻi County Division of Motor Vehicles to be temporarily closed

    Regular hours will resume on Thursday, July 9.

    Kauai Weather Forecast for July 05, 2026

    A ridge of high pressure will remain anchored in place north of the Hawaiian Islands for the foreseeable future. Easterly trade winds will continue to blow...

    Kauai Surf Forecast for July 05, 2026

    A small, long period south swell will fade tonight as an overlapping moderate, long period south-southwest swell fills in, boosting south shore surf...

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    Banyan Drive revitalization could become a reality after a decade of effort

    A collaboration between state, county, and community leaders brings new energy into the revitalization of the historic shoreline road.

    Summer youth camps, clinics upcoming at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

    Soccer, basketball and volleyball coaches, staffs invite youth to learn and gain skills during several events starting later in July and running through early August.

    News briefs for July 4: Corpse flower blooms, false claims recovered, out-of-state cancer care and more

    A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 05, 2026

    A ridge of high pressure will remain anchored in place north of the Hawaiian Islands for the foreseeable future. Easterly trade winds will continue to blow...

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 05, 2026

    A small, long period south swell will fade tonight as an overlapping moderate, long period south-southwest swell fills in, boosting south shore surf...

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